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Pleasure Project: Sex and Relationships
83 episodes · 20 with AI analysis
Exploration of all topics related to relationships and sexual pleasure: anatomy, psychology, toys, aging, communication, media, history. As a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in couples and sexuality, I will also sometimes discuss adjacent topics such as attachment, dating, couples goals, communication, sex addiction and relational dynamics.
AI Intelligence · across all analyzed episodes
People · top 20
Companies · top 6
Topics · top 10
Body image and sexual confidence×2Sexual shame and religious upbringingDesire communication in couplesPerformance anxiety and sexual dysfunctionVulva and penis insecurityTrauma-informed sex coachingAttachment vs. authenticity in relationshipsNervous system regulation and arousalComprehensive sex education for marginalized communitiesSelf-pleasure and masturbation shame
Analyzed Episodes
May 10, 2026
Getting What You Want w/ Jocelyn Silva | Szn. 4 Ep. 17
Sexual shame and religious upbringingDesire communication in couplesPerformance anxiety and sexual dysfunction
View AnalysisJul 13, 2025
Sober Sex w/ Kim Litton | Szn. 3 Ep. 15
Sex and intimacy in substance use recoveryOpioid and benzodiazepine effects on sexual functionDopamine depletion and reward system dysregulation in addiction
View AnalysisJul 26, 2025
Intimacy vs. Sex | Szn. 3 Ep. 16
Intimacy vs. sexuality distinctionSexual desire and motivationCouples therapy approaches
View AnalysisMay 4, 2026
Why You Keep Needing Reassurance w/ Béa Albina | Szn. 4 Ep. 16
Emotional outsourcing and codependency patternsNervous system regulation and somatic practicesBoundary-setting and assertiveness in relationships
View AnalysisAug 11, 2025
A Pleasure Retreat w/ Pamela Madsen | Szn. 3 Ep. 17
Sexological bodywork certification and legal recognition in CaliforniaErotic poverty and sexual dissatisfaction in long-term relationshipsVulva anatomy education and normalization
View AnalysisAug 24, 2025
Hormones, Desire & Midlife Sex w/ Dr. Gillian Goddard | Szn. 3 Ep. 18
Perimenopause physiology and hormonal volatilityEstrogen's role in vaginal tissue health and blood flowTestosterone therapy for women: efficacy and regulatory gaps
View AnalysisSep 15, 2025
"Where Did You Go?" | Szn. 4 Ep. 1
Couples therapy and relationship counseling practicesLoneliness and social disconnection in adult relationshipsPresence versus proximity in intimate partnerships
View AnalysisSep 28, 2025
Untying Ourselves w/ Gerontologist & Domme Dr. Nicole Marcione | Szn. 4 Ep. 2
Gerontology and longevity scienceSexual wellness in aging populationsBDSM and kink as therapeutic modalities
View AnalysisOct 12, 2025
Why Do You Have Sex? | Szn. 4 Ep. 3
Sexual motivation frameworks and categorizationMeston and Buss research on reasons for having sexPhysical motivations: pleasure, stress relief, curiosity
View AnalysisOct 26, 2025
Archetypes Uncovered w/ Dene Logan | Szn. 4 Ep. 4
Jungian Psychology and Depth Psychology in Couples TherapyMasculine and Feminine Archetypes (Anima and Animus)Wounded vs. Healthy Masculine and Feminine Energetics
View AnalysisNov 9, 2025
Myth of Spontaneous Desire | Szn. 4 Ep. 5
Responsive vs. spontaneous sexual desireRosemary Basson's circular model of sexual responseMasters and Johnson linear sexual response model
View AnalysisNov 30, 2025
Microdosing Your Way Back to Pleasure w/ Leslie Draffin | Szn. 4 Ep. 6
Psilocybin microdosing protocols and dosing schedulesTrauma-informed somatic therapy and body-based healingSexual shame and pleasure reconnection
View AnalysisDec 14, 2025
Pursue & Distance Dance | Szn. 4 Ep. 7
Pursuer-Distancer DynamicAttachment Theory and Attachment StylesAnxious vs. Avoidant Attachment
View AnalysisMar 1, 2026
The High Desire Partner | Szn. 4 Ep. 12
High-desire partner psychology and emotional experienceSexual desire mismatch in long-term relationshipsRejection sensitivity and intimacy avoidance patterns
View AnalysisMar 22, 2026
People Pleasing In Bed | Szn. 4 Ep. 13
People-pleasing in intimate relationshipsSelf-abandonment and desire suppressionAttachment styles and sexual expression
View AnalysisApr 5, 2026
Stop Waiting to Want It w/ Brooke Bralove | Szn. 4 Ep. 14
Spontaneous vs. responsive desire in long-term relationshipsScheduling sex and removing performance pressureSexual communication and feedback in couples
View AnalysisApr 19, 2026
Scheduled Sex: Hot or Not? | Szn. 4 Ep. 15
Scheduled sex and intimacy planningResponsive desire vs. spontaneous desireLong-term relationship intimacy maintenance
View AnalysisDec 29, 2025
Tantric Transformation w/ Emma Galland | Szn. 4 Ep. 8
Tantric philosophy and 5000-year historyPresence and mindfulness in sexual practiceMale multiple orgasms and non-ejaculatory orgasms
View AnalysisJan 18, 2026
Motivations for Sex | Szn. 4 Ep. 9
Sexual motivation categories (physical, emotional, relational, psychological)Meston and Bus research on reasons for sexAttachment styles and sexual behavior
View AnalysisFeb 1, 2026
Anxiety & Intimacy w/ Dr. Shreya Hessler | Szn. 4 Ep. 10
Gen Z anxiety and mental healthSocial media impact on relationships and self-worthRejection sensitivity and perfectionism
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